Job Posting Date
05/13/2026
Job Summary
The Campus Recreation Coordinator is a live-in member of the Campus Life and Housing professional staff. The coordinator is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, and coordination of a holistic campus life program at the college. Duties include organization of educational, developmental, and recreational programs; supervising student staff; developing student programming. On-campus housing is provided.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility:
- Position supervises up to 25 student employees.
Reports To
Director of Campus Life & Housing
Education/Qualifications
Education: Required – bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, Preferred – master’s degree in Recreation, Outdoor Leadership, Student Personnel, or closely related field
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer applications
Skills: Must be organized and able to multitask, Must be willing to work in a team environment
Abilities: Must be an energetic, innovated individual who is self-disciplined, detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of college personnel; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Ability to work with students, both individually and in groups.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
- Physical requirements: Must be able to climb stairs, set up equipment and other programming needs and interact with a wide variety of people. Must be able to lead trips in the wilderness.
- Residential requirements: Must reside on-campus in provided housing.
About Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan College is located in historic Sheridan, WY at the foot of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains, minutes away from a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Sheridan is ranked “America’s Top Western Town” by True West magazine and is a vibrant community. Sheridan College is a vital component in the community.
NWCCD also includes a small campus site in Buffalo, WY.
Experience
- Experience: Preferred-one year of experience in operating a college or university outdoor program, developing workshops, and conducting staff training. Experience leading multi-day trips in backcountry settings. Experience in Leave No Trace, indoor and outdoor rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, biking and winter camping is preferred.
- Required licensures, certifications, or registrations: Valid US driver’s license, CPR/BLS or equivalent preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All NWCCD job postings are contingent on funding. Transcripts will be required and may be attached to your online application documents under “Transcripts” and for additional space, under “Other Documents” or emailed to:
[email protected]. Letters of recommendation are highly recommended and can be attached to your online application documents (up to three letters), or may be sent to Human Resources at
[email protected].
